Congress-SP alliance to contest 2027 UP elections together: Yadav

Shivpal Singh Yadav, national general secretary of the Samajwadi Party, said on Saturday that the alliance between his party and the Congress will remain intact for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, with both parties contesting jointly under the INDIA coalition framework.

Addressing the question of potential seat-sharing arrangements, Yadav indicated that the distribution of constituencies between the two parties would be finalized at the national leadership level. He did not provide details on the timeline for such negotiations or the likely division of seats.

The confirmation comes as both parties seek to consolidate opposition unity in Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state and a crucial battleground in national politics. The INDIA bloc, formed ahead of the 2024 general elections, has continued to focus on coordinating opposition efforts across various state elections.

The SP and Congress have previously contested together in state elections, though seat allocation has often remained a contentious point in their alliance discussions. Yadav's statement suggests both parties are committed to maintaining their partnership through the next assembly elections cycle.